Chapter 506

Dorothy glanced into his eyes, the corners of her lips curving into an uneasy smile.

“I trust you, you know.”

“As long as you do, that’s all that matters.”

“Yeah.”

Dorothy shifted her gaze away pretending to focus on the computer screen. But her vision was getting more and more blurred.

As her tears threatened to spill, she stood up in panic and turned her back to Everett, “Oh, I just remembered I haven’t washed my face after waking up. I’ll go freshen up!”

No sooner had Dorothy stepped into the restroom than the door opened again.

Quincy, concerned about Everett’s injury–more about Everett himself–made a habit of checking in.

walked in to find Everett alone in bed and paused, “Where’s Ms.

“She’s washing up.”

began to inspect the wound with professional attentiveness. Whether the patient was

family estate, Quincy had learned to be content in any situation. She never really longed for romance, content with the thought of

mused if a guy like Everett were to fancy her, she’d probably say yes.

by the sight of Everett on the bed with Quincy carefully tending to his injuries and offering gentle reminders now and

thought struck her; if Everett had feelings for Quincy, maybe the Lopez family had thrown a grand wedding by now to

Amanda wouldn’t favor Heather as much either.

Dorothy

refocused, “What

nodded towards Dorothy’s pocket, “Your phone’s been ringing. Didn’t

smile, Dorothy excused herself and stepped out with her phone.

Sanchez calling. She hung up without a second thought–she had nothing to discuss with him. But Maxton, who

what

way to talk to your father!”

time, “I’m hanging up if there’s

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